Rules of chaos

There are so many rules and regulations in Thailand which are counter-productive. When the obvious solution is to cut or change unnecessary, outdated or irrelevant regulations, the Thai solution is to add more regulations, complicating and, in many cases, contradicting what is already there. Then no-one understands anything and the numerous different interpretations which result cause absolute chaos.

The law becomes impossible to follow or even respect. Any decision can be changed by any “authority” which cannot be challenged but is changed by someone else. Complete contradiction, caprice, uncertainty, unfairness, inconsistency, and instability is the Thai way.

When foreigners are involved in disputes, complaints or arguments it gets even worse. The Thai multiplicity of truths depending who you are, how much money you have, what paper qualifications you have, who you know and whatever else they can bring into the equation creates situations which cannot be reasonably challenged.

What they want is to humiliate and punish us. Money is the ultimate aim of the regulations in Thailand so far as nonThais are concerned. There is no real human feeling, understanding or compassion. “We are always right. You must not complain, we never do wrong. This is the law.” The ignorance or arrogance of the Thai people will be their downfall. The health minister is a prime example. He needs to be dealt with appropriately, starting with a strong disinfectant administered orally, followed by an enema — a nut in his butt.

DAVID AMAAN